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+Changes in [1.9.6](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/releases/tag/v1.9.6) (2021-12-06)
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+## ✨ Features
+ * Add unread indicator to the timelineCard header icon ([\#7156](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7156)). Fixes #19635.
+ * Only show core navigation elements (call/chat/notification/info) when a widget is maximised ([\#7114](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7114)). Fixes #19632.
+ * Improve ThreadPanel ctx menu accessibility ([\#7217](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7217)). Fixes #19885.
+ * Allow filtering room list during treeview navigation ([\#7219](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7219)). Fixes #14702.
+ * Add right panel chat timeline ([\#7112](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7112)). Fixes #19633.
+ * Hide server options hint when disable_custom_urls is true ([\#7215](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7215)). Fixes #19919.
+ * Improve right panel resize handle usability ([\#7204](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7204)). Fixes #15145. Contributed by @weeman1337.
+ * Spaces quick settings ([\#7196](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7196)).
+ * Maximised widgets always force a call to be shown in PIP mode ([\#7163](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7163)). Fixes #19637.
+ * Group Labs flags ([\#7190](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7190)).
+ * Show room context details in forward dialog ([\#7162](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7162)). Fixes #19793.
+ * Remove chevrons from RoomSummaryCard_Button ([\#7137](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7137)). Fixes #19644.
+ * Disable op/deop commands where user has no permissions ([\#7161](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7161)). Fixes #15390.
+ * Add option to change the size of images/videos in the timeline ([\#7017](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7017)). Fixes vector-im/element-meta#49 #1520 and #19498.
+
+## 🐛 Bug Fixes
+ * Fix left panel glow in Safari ([\#7236](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7236)). Fixes #19863.
+ * Fix newline on edit messages with quotes ([\#7227](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7227)). Fixes #12535. Contributed by @renancleyson-dev.
+ * Guard against null refs in findSiblingElement ([\#7228](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7228)).
+ * Tweak bottom of space panel buttons in expanded state ([\#7213](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7213)). Fixes #19921.
+ * Fix multiline paragraph rendering as single line ([\#7210](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7210)). Fixes #8786. Contributed by @renancleyson-dev.
+ * Improve room list message previews ([\#7224](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7224)). Fixes #17101 and #16169.
+ * Fix EmojiPicker lazy loaded rendering bug ([\#7225](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7225)). Fixes #15341.
+ * Prevent default avatar in UserInfo having pointer cursor ([\#7218](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7218)). Fixes #13872.
+ * Prevent duplicate avatars in Event List Summaries ([\#7222](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7222)). Fixes #17706.
+ * Respect the home page as a context for the Home space ([\#7216](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7216)). Fixes #19554.
+ * Fix RoomUpgradeWarningBar exploding ([\#7214](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7214)). Fixes #19920.
+ * Polish threads misalignments and UI diversion ([\#7209](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7209)). Fixes #19772, #19710 #19629 and #19711.
+ * Fix Manage Restricted Join Rule Dialog for Spaces ([\#7208](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7208)). Fixes #19610.
+ * Fix wrongly showing unpin in pinned messages tile with no perms ([\#7197](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7197)). Fixes #19886.
+ * Make image size constrained by height when using the ImageSize.Large option ([\#7171](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7171)). Fixes #19788.
+ * Prevent programmatic scrolling within truncated room sublists ([\#7191](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7191)).
+ * Remove leading slash from /addwidget Jitsi confs ([\#7175](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7175)). Fixes #19839. Contributed by @AndrewFerr.
+ * Fix automatic composer focus, regressed by threads work ([\#7167](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7167)). Fixes #19479.
+ * Show space members when not invited even if summary didn't fail ([\#7153](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7153)). Fixes #19781.
+ * Prevent custom power levels from breaking roles & permissions tab ([\#7160](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7160)). Fixes #19812.
+ * Room Context Menu should respond to tag changes ([\#7154](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7154)). Fixes #19776.
+ * Fix an edge case when trying to join an upgraded room ([\#7159](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7159)).
+
 Changes in [1.9.6-rc.2](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/releases/tag/v1.9.6-rc.2) (2021-12-01)
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